The Grandparents Beaudoin

Last month my parents came up to spend a Sunday with us. Jackson was the star of the show and kept them entertained the whole time, giving and blowing kisses, giggling, reading, and playing Legos with Papa. Watching them watch him and interact with him is such a joy. Seeing their faces light up at the little things he does is really moving, and I'm so proud that they are going to be such an important part of his life. (The same goes for the Grandparents Wojo, too!!!)

My parents brought Jackson his very own red wagon, and he loves getting rides around the yard and "helping" us feed and water Sadie in her kennel at night. It has been so nice to finally get him outside and playing in the yard, sandbox, and on his Clifford swing (Pam, thanks - he loves it!). I'm really looking forward to having more time to spend playing with him this summer.

Still Here...

The Wojos are still here and doing fine! Blogging has really gotten away from me this past month! Maybe it's because by the time I pick up Jackson, make supper, we eat, and then I clean up each night, I am so tired. Maybe I am so tired because I am also nauseous. Maybe I am tired and nauseous because I'm PREGNANT!!! If you didn't know yet, SURPRISE!!! (Or not, because NO ONE that I told in either mine or Curt's families was surprised. Excited, yes, but not surprised. Except one of my best gals, Alli. So thanks, Al. :) I guess that's what we get for foolishly telling people we'd be trying... oops!) Jackson was so adorable when I first told him he's going to be a big brother: of course he had no idea what I meant, but he grinned and gave me a huge hug! It was so sweet.

I vow to update the blog with other posts soon: Jackson's first haircut (oh, that one's actually below - oops), a visit from the Beaudoin grandparents, and our downstairs bathroom creation project. Be patient with me, though - you know I generally suck at this! Katie, you are officially not the worst blogger ever.

First Haircut

If you look closely at the pictures in the Easter post, you can tell that Jackson was sportin' his new big-boy hairdo that day! While we were back home for Easter, Curt's sister Erin and I took Jackson for his first haircut. He was a little squirmy at first and didn't quite like wearing a cape, but as soon as the hairdresser whipped out a pink light-up mirror, he was sold. I could not believe how well he stayed focused on that thing, and for how long. He kept making funny faces and reaching for his head when she sprayed his hair, so she also kept him distracted with a water bottle to hold here and there. He didn't cry at all (neither did I, thank you!) until the very end when she brought out the buzzer. He was not loving that thing touching his head. She was quick, put it away, and he was fine after that. Mommy was so proud of her handsome little boy, but it was so sad, too, because he really did look like a little boy after that! :(

First trim of the "bangs"

Thank goodness for the girly toy that entertained him!

He liked to watch what was happening in the big mirror...

...except for the buzz cutter thingy! Haircut = over.

Easter

This past weekend we were down at Curt's parents' house for Easter. We got to meet our new nephew, Jameson, and spend some time playing outside with Jackson and Madelyn. The weather was nice, and it was fun to watch the kids playing where their parents played when they were little. Unfortunately, that was the one and only time, as the Wojos are selling their house in May, but I know we will make lots of fun, new memories at the new place, too.

Madelyn and her new little brother, Jameson,
in their Sunday best. Isn't that dress adorable?!

Chillin' in the playhouse with Madelyn and Uncle Matt

Jackson's first time in the sandbox! He didn't want to sit
down right away, but Madelyn showed him the ropes. He
has yet to taste-test any sand...

I hope you had a nice Easter with your family and got to enjoy the beautiful spring weather that's finally arrived!

The Duerrs

A few weeks ago my friend Shawn from work came over with her family, Josh and Avery, for dinner. Avery just had her first birthday this week, and she and Jackson are about the same size, although he's two months older. I find it amazing that girls are so much bigger than boys when they are little and that that usually turns around by the time they reach school-age, if not before. I knew this fact before I had a child, but seeing it up close is really something! Soon enough we won't even be able to tell the difference. The kids were so cute together, smiling at each other and sharing toys. We don't get to see Jackson interacting with other kids very often since most of that happens at daycare, so it's fun to see him being friends with someone his age.

We have lots in common with the Duerrs; we always have a good time when we're together and look foward to our next visit!

Avery checking out Jackson's favorite toy

He looks like he's trying to decide whether he's okay with it

She really liked it!

Jackson telling Avery about one of his favorite games, called
"Pull all the books and decorations off the bookshelf."

Then they had to sit down and have a serious conversation about it

Avery admiring Jackson's feathered 'do

Sharing animal knowledge

Dress Shopping

Now that Brea and Andrew have decided (again) to get married here in MN, we actually get to do some fun, girly stuff, including dress shopping! I took Jackson down to St. Cloud a couple Saturdays ago so we could help Bre pick out and try on dresses. It was so exciting! Although I had supported their decision to get married in Jamaica and do something memorable that would make them happy, I think they ultimately made the right choice in deciding to share their big day with family and friends. Bre realized that she wouldn't want it any other way, and I know they will both be happy with the decision in the end.

Jackson thought his auntie looked very pretty, and even had some
"ooh"s for the first couple dresses. Doesn't he look like a little hick
with his hands like that?!

Helping us sort through the garment bags

Hamming it up for Grandma Paula

I can't wait until my sister gets to be a bride!!!

It's Been a While...

Are you sick of looking at pictures from our month-plus-ago Vegas trip? If so, I will update the blog soon on other family happenings. If not, I have plenty more to show you! So post a comment and let me know what to do with my next post, which will hopefully be coming soon...